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Medical Arts Surgical Group is a beacon of excellence in healthcare, dedicated to delivering cutting-edge surgical services. With a specialized focus on gallbladder surgery, our skilled team of medical professionals ensures top-tier care, utilizing the latest techniques and technology. Patients trust Medical Arts Surgical Group for our unwavering commitment to precision, compassion, and superior outcomes. Your well-being is our paramount priority.

Gallbladder Surgery

The gallbladder normally functions well on its own, but becomes problematic when gallstones start to develop. These stones are formed from small deposits that were collected inside the gallbladder. As the gallstones increase in size and number, they eventually disrupt the gallbladder's functions. Also, this condition causes the patient to experience pain and discomfort. When this happens, gallbladder surgery becomes necessary to remove the gallstones. In some cases, it is also possible that a person's gallbladder will cease to function correctly due to the formation of gallstones. In order to restore the functionality of the digestive system, the gallbladder is usually removed.
gallbladder surgery
In some instances, the gallbladder dysfunction can develop even in the absence of gallstones. When this occurs, patients experience similar symptoms, which can include pain and discomfort, as well as nausea and vomiting. Gallbladder surgery is sometimes necessary to restore the normal function of the digestive system in this situation as well.

Previously, when gallbladder removal was necessary, the surgeons would offer to treat the patient with open surgery. This technique involves making a large incision in the abdomen of the patient so that the gallbladder could be removed. The technique was significantly improved by a monumental breakthrough in technology, known as laparoscopic surgery.

Laparoscopic surgery involves making smaller incisions on the abdomen. These incisions are used to allow tiny instruments to enter the body and perform the actual operation. Since the incisions made are much smaller, the patient usually feels less pain and discomfort. Also, the procedure involves a shorter recovery time compared to that of the open surgery.

The latest breakthrough in minimally invasive surgical technology involves the use of robotic surgery. The 

best gallbladder surgery

 can also be done using robotic assisted surgery. This technique is similar to laparoscopic surgery, with small incisions on the abdomen. Some of the benefits of a 

top gallbladder surgery

 include greater precision and decreased pain after surgery.

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Causes Of Gallbladder Problems
Gallstone formation is the most common cause of gallbladder problems, which can lead to gallbladder removal. These stones are usually cholesterol deposits that typically form in the gallbladder, but can also move into the bile duct, a tube connecting the intestines to the gallbladder. The movement of the gallstones into the duct usually leads to blockage, and this condition makes the patient feel uncomfortable.

There are certain groups of people who are more susceptible to developing gallstones. The group includes overweight patients who are more than 40 years of age. Females with children are also at risk of developing gallstones. Gallstones are also still very common even in patients without these factors.

Gallbladder problems are not hard to detect. Several symptoms can be used as good predictors. Among the most common are the following:

Gallstone formation is the most common cause of gallbladder problems, which can lead top 

gallbladder removal

. These stones are usually cholesterol deposits that typically form in the gallbladder, but can also move into the bile duct, a tube connecting the intestines to the gallbladder. The movement of the gallstones into the duct usually leads to blockage, and this condition makes the patient feel uncomfortable.

There are certain groups of people who are more susceptible to developing gallstones. The group includes overweight patients who are more than 40 years of age. Females with children are also at risk of developing gallstones. Gallstones are also still very common even in patients without these factors.

Gallbladder problems are not hard to detect. Several symptoms can be used as good predictors. Among the most common are the following:

  • Pain somewhere in the abdomen. The unusual pain in the area near the stomach can mean that a person might be suffering from a gallbladder problem. This assumption could be valid when the pain is accompanied by either indigestion or nausea and vomiting. 
  • NauseaAn upset feeling in the stomach or “queezy” feeling can be an indication of gallstone disease.  This can sometimes lead to vomiting.
  • Fever. Fever is also considered as a good indicator that a person's gallbladder is problematic. Thus, experiencing fever along with the pain mentioned earlier, must be regarded as a sign that a patient should visit a doctor for gallbladder checkup.
  • Yellowish color. Having a jaundiced appearance that makes the eyes and skin look yellowish can mean that the gallbladder has gallstones, and there is a blockage in the bile duct. 
While these symptoms are possible indicators of gallbladder problems, an accurate diagnosis must be made by a qualified physician prior to making treatment recommendations. In most cases, a doctor will recommend that the patient be tested using an ultrasound. This technique offers a picture of the body’s internal organs by using sound waves. In case the ultrasound test becomes inconclusive, the doctor may also order a CT scan or a HIDA scan. The HIDA scan makes use of a special dye, which is easily traceable in the body and shows how well a person’s bile duct and gallbladder are functioning.
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Treatment For Gallbladder Problems

There are both surgical (

gallbladder robotic surgery

) and non-surgical treatment options for gallbladder problems. These are described below.

Change in Diet
Changing one's diet is a good initial step when dealing with, as well as preventing, gallbladder problems. The diet modification used to address gallbladder problems usually involves taking in less fat and salty substances. However, this method is not always successful at alleviating symptoms, and it will not do anything to remove the gallstones that are already present.
Gallbladder removal

Gallbladder removal or 

gallbladder surgery

 is the most popular treatment for gallbladder problems, and provides the only definitive management option for patients. This method involves the complete removal of the gallbladder along with the stones present within it. The 

best surgery for gallbladder removal

, as mentioned previously, can be performed using either minimally invasive (laparoscopic or

robotic surgery for gallbladder

) or open surgery.

Advantages Of Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

Over the years, laparoscopic/

robotic gallbladder surgery

 has become a preferred option for treating gallbladder problems. The reason for this is because the 

best robotic gallbladder surgery

 offers several advantages, particularly the ones provided below.

  • There is always less pain and discomfort involved when the

    top robotic gallbladder

     surgery is used.
  • Patients can go home the same day after undergoing laparoscopic and

    robotic surgery for gallbladder

    .
  • Patients who have undergone

    robotic laparoscopic gallbladder surgery

    can resume normal activities much sooner than they would have if they had undergone open surgery.

Not everyone will be the right candidate for 

robotic surgery gallbladder removal

, but it is very rare for a patient to need to have open surgery. It is important to be able to discuss this with a surgeon prior to an operation. Additionally, surgeons skilled in the robotic and laparoscopic surgical techniques will be able to offer this option more frequently to their patients.

How Laparoscopic Robotic Gallbladder Surgery Is Done

Robotic surgery for gallbladder removal

 is a convenient and straightforward procedure. It is usually conducted using the following steps.

Step 1: Administration of General Anesthesia

Before 

robotic gallbladder removal surgery

 is performed, patients will be administered with general anesthesia. The technique is done, so they don't feel any pain or discomfort caused by the procedure, and also to allow complete relaxation of the abdominal muscles for the planned surgery. Due to this step, the patient is asleep during the entire process and won't feel anything.

Step 2: Creation of Incisions
The surgeon will make several small incisions on the patient’s abdomen. He will then pass a tube into the abdomen. Carbon dioxide gas will then be pumped through the tube. The gas is used to inflate the abdomen and allow the surgeon to get a better view of the patient's internal organs and anatomy.
Step 3: Camera Insertion
Once inflated, a tiny high-resolution camera will be inserted into the abdomen through another tube. The camera is used to transmit images back to a console in the operating room monitored by the surgeon.
Step 4: Conducting Laparoscopic/Robotic Gallbladder Surgery

As soon as the surgeon has a clear picture of the patient's anatomy, he or she will then pass the necessary instruments through and operate. Eventually, the gallbladder will be taken out through one of the incisions made.

In some cases, a robot will assist the operation. In these situations, the surgery is performed the same way. The only difference is that the doctor will guide the robot instead of manipulating the instruments through the console.

Sometimes it will be necessary to perform an x-ray of the bile duct and gallbladder while the surgery is in progress. This technique is done so that the location of the gallstones can be pinpointed, and to evaluate for any stones that have passed into and are blocking the bile duct.

After the

gallbladder removal robotic surgery

, the patient will generally be allowed to go home that same day. However, there are cases when the patient is not discharged immediately. Admission to the hospital is rarely necessary with minimally invasive surgery.

Where to obtain the best gallbladder surgery?
Medical Arts Surgical Group in Meridian, MS, has the finest and most experienced surgeons in the country. The facility is equipped with all the latest medical equipment and comfortable accommodations for patients. This group of physicians offers the best gallbladder services. Medical Arts Surgical Group has a high gallbladder surgery success rate, with a low chance of open surgery. When you or your loved ones need gallbladder surgery, Medical Arts Surgical Group is where you need to be.
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